Yazd Rugs

Yazd is a provincial capital right in the middle of Iran, used as a caravan route to the East of Iran’s salt desert it produces some lovely carpets. Many of these rugs are very similar to Kerman however although their knot-count is generally lower they tend to be better quality than new Kermans. That is, like-for-like, age-for-age the Yazd rugs of present would be of a higher quality than those made Kerman.

The carpets are based on a cotton foundation with a durable, thick wool pile. Most Yazd rugs consist of a central medallion framed in a symmetrical border. Colours used for export rugs tend to be pastel however those designed with the Iranian household in mind tend to be brighter and bolder. These carpets are excellent for use in heavy traffic. Their knot count, even with the thicker materials averages at around 120 KPSI. Yazd rugs are typically medium in size however older versions can be found in bigger sizes.